Overview
Weight loss medications have been shown to be highly effective when paired with behavioral interventions like Noom. However, there are risks to losing too much weight too quickly, but eating more protein can help combat some of these health risks by preventing muscle loss and malnutrition.
Protein Power is a feature designed for all new Noom Med Noomers and Noom Weight Noomers currently taking GLP-1 medications and have the GLP-1 Companion enabled. This feature helps you eat more protein by adding a swipeable protein bar on the home screen and showing macros data at the end of each meal log, as well as unlocking improvements to the food color system.
Protein Power Feature Availability
The Protein Power feature is available to new and existing Noomers on iOS or Android who indicate they’re taking GLP-1 medications and are located in the U.S., Australia, or New Zealand. You must also meet the minimum device requirements and be enrolled in the English version of the Noom Weight program. As long as you meet these requirements, the Protein Power feature will become available after adding the GLP-1 Companion.
How to Access This Feature
You’ll need to complete the Power of Protein article in your curriculum in order to view all of the protein features. This article should appear on Day 2 or 3, depending on your daily reading goal. Upon reading the article, you’ll see a protein bar on your home screen, a protein bar at the end of meal logging on the Meal Feedback screen, and macros in the Meal Analysis screen. You’ll also have access to the food color changes from Day 1 in the program.
Please note that you’ll need to have the GLP-1 Companion toggled on in order to view the Protein Power Features. If you toggle the GLP-1 Companion off, you’ll revert back to the standard food color system and will lose the Protein Power features. Please refer to the GLP-1 Companion FAQ for instructions on how to toggle this on and off.
Protein Goal Personalization
The protein goal is personalized because it’s based on each Noomer’s calorie range, which is calculated based on age, height, sex, physical activity level, and step count. Since the daily protein goal is based on calorie range, it can change from day to day or even within a day. This is because Noom’s current calorie calculation takes into account daily steps and exercise, so your daily protein goal can change as well.
Protein Features No Longer Visible
Currently, the protein features are designed specifically for use with the Noom Med program and/or our GLP-1 Companion program. If you no longer have access to either of these programs, you won’t see the additional protein features in the Noom app.
Troubleshooting
If you should have the additional protein features but don’t see them in the Noom app, please try force-closing and reopening the app.
Additional Support
You’ll receive access to helpful protein resources in the Saved Articles section of the Noom app, including a Protein Eating Guide and Protein FAQs. If you’re enrolled in the Noom Med program, you can get more support or advice from your clinician or Med Circles coaches. If you’re enrolled in the Noom Weight program, you can reach out to your Noom Coaches for guidance.
